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Popular Girl Names: The U.S. Top 1000

Are you expecting a baby girl in 2025 or beyond? If so, you're likely thinking about baby names. Choosing a name for your child is undoubtedly one of the most exciting things of impending parenthood, but with endless options and limited time, it can also seem a little daunting.

If you don't know where to begin your search for the perfect baby name for your future daughter, our list of the 1000 currently most popular girl names provides a great starting point. In the U.S., the Social Security Administration (SSA) tracks the popularity of names, so we started with their list, added our own comments, and the result is a fascinating Top 1000 list of baby girl names that reflects American parents' current tastes in baby names. (If you're having a boy, we also have a list of the Top 1000 baby boy names.)

Currently, the most popular girl names in the U.S. include Olivia, Emma, Amelia, Charlotte, Mia, Sophia and Isabella. They are all well-established, feminine and gorgeous, so it's no wonder parents are falling in love with them. They also cross linguistic borders with ease, which is a big plus in the globalized world we live in.

In addition to finding ideas for popular girl names, you can also use our Top 1000 list as inspiration for more unusual appellations: if you scroll down to the bottom of the list, you'll uncover a treasure trove of names that are currently hiding from the limelight.

So, whether your taste in names leans toward the trendy and popular, or the unusual and unexpected, you'll find plenty of awesome options below:

Olivia. The #1 girl's name in the U.S. boasts a nature link and Shakespearean cachet.
Emma. Classic that needs to introduction.
Amelia. Offers a classically feminine sound.
Charlotte. Elegant, literary and royal.
Mia. Short but stylish.
Sophia. Universally appealing.
Isabella. Popular, but with deep historic roots.
Evelyn. Pretty, can't-go-wrong choice.
Ava. Beautiful and feminine, but not fussy or frilly.
Sofia. Variant of Sophia.
Camila. Variant of saint name Camilla.
Harper. Literary name in more ways than one.
Luna. Lovely, L-powered name meaning moon.
Eleanor. Elegant classic.
Violet. Blooming right now.
Aurora. Modern and traditional at once.
Elizabeth. For the staunch traditionalist.
Eliana. Effortlessly international.
Hazel. Retro revival.
Chloe. Biblical girl name with broad appeal.
Ellie. Just lovely!
Nora. Wins the title of the hottest N-name for girls.
Gianna. Giovanna diminutive.
Lily. Flower power!
Emily. Never gets old.
Aria. Musical term as well as the name of a Roman saint.
Scarlett. Hollywood star with a literary link (Scarlett O'Hara).
Penelope. Gorgeous name with great provenance.
Zoe. Most popular of the crop of Z-names.
Ella. Equal parts contemporary and traditional.
Avery. Currently female-leaning unisex option.
Abigail. Classic biblical girl name.
Mila. Short but chic.
Lucy. Classic, with a little spunk.
Isla. Huge in the UK.
Ivy. Charming nature-inspired girls' name.
Layla. Of Arabic origin, Layla means 'night'.
Lainey. Modern spelling of Laney.
Nova. Sister for Luna?
Grace. Pretty name, first or middle.
Willow. By far the most popular W-name for girls at the moment.
Riley. One of the oldest surnames-turned-first-names.
Emilia. Emily with frills.
Naomi. Beautiful girl name from the Old Testament.
Elena. Trend-resistant classic.
Madison. Originally a last name.
Valentina. Venerable V-name with an international profile.
Victoria. Always a strong choice.
Stella. Latin for "star".
Delilah. Highest-ranking D-name for girls this year.
Maya. What's not to love?!
Hannah. Traces its roots to the Bible.
Leah. Originally a biblical name.
Lillian. Stylish girl name with a vintage vibe.
Genesis. Modern biblical choice for girls.
Josephine. Leading the band of J-names.
Sadie. Old nickname for Sarah, now standing firmly on its own.
Adeline. French belle.
Zoey. Variant of Zoe.
Sophie. Short, sweet classic with literary underpinnings.
Paisley. Success story of the last decade.
Alice. Literary classic.
Ruby. Simple but not plain.
Eloise. Blast from the past.
Madelyn. Boasts several spellings—take your pick!
Leilani. Hawaiian beauty.
Claire. Perennially fresh.
Addison. Place name, surname and given name in one.
Ayla. Common Turkish given name.
Emery. Place name, surname and given name.
Iris. Greek mythology and botanical girl name in one.
Eden. Biblical, but not traditional.
Natalie. Feminine but not too girly.
Maria. Straddles linguistic borders with ease.
Maeve. Short and sweet.
Daisy. Simple, unpretentious floral pick.
Vivian. Never seems to lose its luster.
Clara. Retro chic.
Autumn. Beautiful, evocative option.
Liliana. Dressed-up version of Lily.
Everly. Rising star.
Audrey. Beautiful girl name with proven staying power.
Lyla. Variant of Lila.
Jade. Gemstone name and nature name in one.
Kinsley. Leading K-name for girls.
Millie. Pure sweetness.
Madeline. Popular variant of Madeleine.
Josie. Sweet and casual classic.
Kennedy. Famous surname—and now a popular girl name.
Athena. Ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom.
Melody. For music lovers.
Caroline. Firm fixture on baby name charts.
Aaliyah. Popularized in the 90s by the ill-fated singer Aaliyah.
Anna. Biblical classic with broad appeal.
Sarah. Biblical classic with wide appeal.
Quinn. First a surname, then a boy name, now a girl name.
Lydia. Underused classic with biblical bona fides.
Lucia. Related to the Latin word lux, meaning "light".
Allison. Surname also in use as a given name.
Hailey. Red-hot in the aughts.
Ailany. Evolved from Ailani.
Cora. Perfect blend of ancient and modern.
Ariana. Popular in many languages.
Parker. Last name repurposed as a first name.
Natalia. Variant of Natalie.
Gabriella. Spanish/Italian version of Gabrielle.
Savannah. Mellifluous moniker rich with meaning.
Brooklyn. Beloved B-name with place name cred.
Bella. Beautiful, literally.
Georgia. Feminine form of George.
Juniper. New nature name.
Alaia. Melodic and rhythmic.
Raelynn. Cute nicknames included!
Hadley. Place name, surname and baby name.
Rose. Evergreen floral name.
Julia. Classic with biblical roots and incredible staying power.
Serenity. Love it or hate it!
Eliza. Charming Elizabeth spinoff.
Margaret. Saint's name with a beautiful meaning ("pearl").
Eva. Short, strong and feminine.
Amara. Amanda with an ethnic spin.
Melanie. Saintly and literary.
Cecilia. Long, elaborate choice for a daughter.
Ashley. Past prime, but still baby-appropriate.
Rylee. Another way to spell Riley.
Margot. Gone from fusty to fresh.
Samantha. Past-peak, but still a solid choice.
Catalina. Spanish equivalent of Catherine.
Juliette. French beauty.
Aubrey. Hard to believe the lovely Aubrey was once a boy name!
Esther. Old Testament queen.
Mary. Bona fide classic.
Nevaeh. Heaven spelled backwards.
Skylar. Long a fave among screenwriters and celeb parents.
Alina. Great pan-European choice.
Amira. Of Arabic/Hebrew origin.
Ember. Spin on Amber.
Magnolia. Big on both style and sound.
Sienna. Introduced to the American public by actress Sienna Miller.
Charlie. Sweet and sassy.
Elliana. Variant of Eliana.
Summer. Warm and feminine.
Alana. Combines multiple origins.
Brielle. One of the newer -elle names.
Remi. Variant of Remy.
Sage. Wise person, herb, and a baby name, too.
Valerie. Quiet classic.
Hallie. Sweet comeback name.
Wrenley. 21st-century name creation.
Kehlani. Put on the mainstream map by R&B star Kehlani.
Emerson. Originally a surname.
June. Enfolds warmth, femininity and vintage appeal into a single syllable.
Sloane. Sleek surname name.
Emersyn. Sister for Camryn.
Elsie. Lost gem coming back into vogue.
Oaklynn. New addition to the baby name scene.
Oakley. Brings to mind the deciduous tree—and sunglasses.
Blakely. Rocketed from obscurity to prominence in a decade.
Freya. Most popular F-name of the year.
Piper. Surname turned given name.
Valeria. From to the Latin valēre, meaning "strong".
Arya. Name of the famous Game of Thrones character.
Adalynn. Ada jazzed up with the -lynn suffix.
Everleigh. Spelling spin on Everly.
Genevieve. Oozes French sophistication.
Anastasia. Flamboyantly feminine.
Isabel. Isabelle without frills.
Peyton. English surname turned given name.
Amaya. Spanish surname and given name.
Isabelle. Solid, nickname-rich choice.
Olive. Cute nature name.
Ruth. Biblical throwback.
Ximena. Of Spanish origin.
Evangeline. From the Latin evangelium, meaning "gospel".
Katherine. Buttoned-down classic.
Callie. Comeback girl name.
Rosalie. Evergreen beauty.
Alani. Hawaiian for the color "orange".
Lilah. Sweet and mellifluous.
Kaia. When you can't decide between Kai and Maya.
Brianna. Hit its peak at the turn of the century.
Bailey. Surname turned popular girl name.
Phoebe. Greek mythology name.
Vivienne. Very French.
Andrea. Feminine to the American ear, but masculine in Italy!
Myla. Variant of Mila.
Lia. For the minimalist baby namer.
Sara. Variant of Sarah.
Kylie. Made waves in the aughts.
Reese. Gained visibility as a girl name thanks to actress Witherspoon.
Annie. Classic with a nickname-y vibe.
Daphne. Originates from Greek mythology.
Ada. Perfect mix of traditional and modern.
Adaline. Vintage gem Ada with frills.
Arianna. Variant of Ariana.
Ariella. Ariel spinoff.
Sutton. Last name that doubles as a first name.
Celeste. Means "heavenly".
Jasmine. Well-established flower name.
Mackenzie. Can you resist its Scottish charm?
Haven. Alternative to Heaven.
Scottie. Grandpa name turned cool girl name.
Gemma. Italian-rooted cousin of Jenna and Emma.
Ana. Spanish version of Anna.
Tatum. Surname turned unisex baby name.
Arabella. Sophisticated choice with literary overtones.
Lila. Lovely, lilting appellation.
Molly. Oh-so-sweet.
Stevie. On a popularity roller coaster since 1980s.
Blake. First a surname, then a boy name, now a unisex baby name.
Aitana. Hispanic name.
Alaina. Variant of Alana.
Wren. Perky bird name.
River. Unisex nature name.
Noelle. Feminine version of Noel, from the French word for "Christmas".
Delaney. More often used as a surname.
Journee. Derived from Journey.
Blair. Surname turned boy name turned girl name.
Adalyn. Adalynn cropped.
Kaylee. Made a splash in the late aughts.
Alexandra. Always a great choice.
Mabel. Cool comeback name.
Norah. Popular choice, with or without the final "h".
Presley. Kudos to the King!
Alora. Spelling spin on Elora.
Vera. Distinctly feminine, but free of frills.
Celine. Conspicuously French option.
Amy. A simple, unpretentious classic girl name.
Brynlee. One of the fastest climbers of the 2010s.
Nyla. Short, exotic and appealing.
Saylor. The Taylor of the 2020s!
Khloe. Chloe, Kardashian-style.
Antonella. Big name with Italian flair.
Zara. Sarah with zip.
Aliyah. Variant of Aaliyah.
Cataleya. Popular with Spanish-speaking parents.
Lennon. Nod to the Beatles.
Kiara. Reached its apex at the turn of the century.
Camille. Understated classic.
Dahlia. Beautiful, whether in the garden or on a baby.
Kaylani. Variant of Kailani.
Mariana. Has a long history of use outside the U.S.
Diana. Roman goddess name with royal and literary cred to boot.
Reagan. Spirited name with a presidential edge.
Selena. Beloved Hispanic choice.
Kimberly. A bit outdated, but still in the game.
Rachel. Biblical appellation with a 90s vibe.
Gracie. Reads warm and approachable.
Faith. Also a beloved middle name.
Juliana. Saint's name with great nickname potential.
Miriam. Traditional name from the Bible.
Elise. Elegant, refined choice.
Noa. Feminine version of Noah.
Elaina. Lovely feminine choice.
Maisie. Old name embraced by today's parents.
Lilith. Mysterious and alluring.
Collins. More famous as a surname.
Palmer. Last name promoted to the first spot.
Lilly. Variant of Lily.
Shiloh. Biblical place brought to the baby name lexicon by Shiloh Jolie-Pitt.
Ophelia. Shakespearean name.
Elianna. One of the many variants of Eliana.
Lena. Exudes warmth and sweetness.
Harmony. Straight-up word name.
Aspen. Place name and nature name in one.
Rowan. Unisex nature name.
Gia. Short Italian-infused moniker.
Leila. Member of the Layla/Leyla/Leila contingent.
Jane. Traditional name for the first or middle spot.
Talia. Short for Natalia, or as a standalone.
Adelaide. Strong and feminine.
Dakota. Place name appeal and Hollywood glam.
Lola. Lovely, lilting option.
Lucille. Path to the sweet nickname Lucy.
Kailani. From Hawaiian kai ("ocean") and lani ("sky").
Morgan. Surname turned boy name turned girl name.
Zuri. Means "adorable" in Swahili.
Milani. Inspired by Milan, or a new take on Melanie? We're not sure.
Daniela. Most popular in Spanish-speaking communities.
Selah. Comes from the Hebrew Bible.
Alessia. Distinctly Italian.
Angela. Classic appeal, with a 70s twist.
Juliet. But don't name your son Romeo!
Evie. Diminutive of Eve.
Amora. From the Latin word for "love".
Rory. Qualifies as gender-neutral.
Marley. Fresher alternative to Marlene.
Sydney. Predates all the Londons and Brooklyns.
Alanna. Variant of Alana.
Leia. Any Star Wars fans?
Luciana. Big, beautiful and bright.
Kamila. Polish and Slavic version of Camilla.
Harlow. Sweet and spunky.
Kali. Kallie cropped.
Octavia. Shares elements with chart-topper Olivia.
Amari. Name with multiple possible origins and meanings.
Sawyer. Surname turned baby name.
Gabriela. Variant of Gabriella.
Ariel. Much more than a Disney princess!
Maggie. Nickname (for Margaret) and a given name.
Rosemary. Classic that ages well.
Ryleigh. Variant of Riley.
Tessa. Succinct, no-nonsense name.
Evelynn. Evelyn with an extra N.
Londyn. In the same category as Jordyn and Aspyn.
Danna. Dana with a dash of Donna.
Amina. Of Arabic origin.
Brooke. Short but solid.
Samara. Samantha meets Tamara!
Kendall. One of the Kardashians.
Rosie. Warm, feminine and floral.
Alayna. Rhythmic and melodic.
Angelina. Radiates femininity.
Francesca. Italian knockout.
Adelyn. Adele plus Lynn equals this beauty.
Fatima. Arabic given name.
Hope. Beloved virtue name.
Nicole. A bit outdated, but wearable.
Nayeli. Rarely encountered outside the Hispanic community.
Catherine. Royal, saintly, and with plenty of nicknames to choose from.
Nina. Offers a tailored but feminine sound.
Journey. Little used before the 21st century.
Adriana. Feminine form of Adrian.
Camilla. Saintly original now eclipsed by spelling variation Camila.
Ailani. Joins cousins Leilani and Kailani.
Malia. Made famous by Malia Obama.
Meadow. Modern word name.
Jordyn. Cut from the same cloth as Londyn and Austyn.
Joanna. Originally from the Bible.
Emory. Redolent of the university.
Malani. Cross between Melanie and Leilani.
Serena. Undoubtedly influenced by the tennis legend.
Teagan. Kelly green charmer.
Aurelia. From Latin aureus, meaning "golden".
Vanessa. Name invented by Jonathan Swift.
Kayla. Past-peak, but still beautiful.
Navy. Newcomer that entered the U.S. Top 1000 in 2019.
Poppy. Late bloomer.
Kalani. One of the many variants of Kailani.
Regina. Latin word for "queen".
Adelina. Variant of Adeline.
Rebecca. Past prime, but still relevant.
Ariyah. Aria jazzed up with the -yah ending.
Esme. Can be short for Esmeralda, but also a given name in its own right.
Heidi. German cutie.
Aisha. Of Arabic origin.
Julieta. The more dressed-up Latina version of Julie.
Thea. From the Greek word theos, meaning "god" or "deity".
Annabelle. Alternative to Isabelle.
Esmeralda. Means "emerald" in Spanish and Portuguese.
Lauren. Has fallen from its heights, but remains in use.
Julianna. Julie with frills.
Taylor. One of the first surnames to gain given name status.
Wrenlee. Variation of Wrenley.
London. Bounced up the charts in the aughts.
Giselle. Effortlessly elegant.
Sabrina. Literary darling with European panache.
Azalea. Part of the ever-growing group of flower names.
Laura. Solid, sensible girl name with saintly and literary credentials.
Sylvie. French stunner.
Sylvia. Graceful, underused classic.
Alaya. Rhythmic, lilting choice.
Raya. New name with potential.
Elora. Eleonora without frills.
Finley. No longer only for boys.
Mya. Variant of Mia.
Dream. Divisive, to say the least.
Viviana. Variant of Vivian.
Elaine. Terribly dated, or due for rediscovery?
Elodie. Alternative to Eloise.
Laila. Variant of Layla.
Sunny. Ebullient word name.
Briella. More than a nickname for Gabriella.
Lana. Never truly in or truly out.
Paige. Sleek one-syllable moniker.
Itzel. Borrowed from a Mayan goddess.
Mckenna. Caught on as a first name in the 90s.
Melissa. Pretty name with mythological connections and poetic undertones.
Frances. Traditional and rooted.
Mira. Short, culture-spanning choice with a solid sound.
Payton. Or Peyton—choose your spelling!
Hattie. Enjoying a revival.
Astrid. Of Scandinavian origin
Brynn. Of Welsh origin.
Winter. Cooler than Summer.
Aylin. Turkish girl name.
Miley. Brought to light by Miley Cyrus.
Raven. Bold bird name.
Jocelyn. Alternative to Josephine.
Maryam. Aramaic form of the biblical Miriam.
Logan. Male-leaning unisex name.
Veronica. Big, beautiful name with timeless appeal.
Gwendolyn. One of the older -lyn names.
Anya. Russian diminutive of Anna.
Leighton. Unisex name.
Alivia. Offshoot of Olivia.
Harley. Today more popular for girls.
Charlee. Variant of Charlie.
Alyssa. Peaked at the turn of the millennium.
Colette. French name with saintly cred.
Hayden. Surname, place name and unisex baby name.
Lorelai. Variant of Loralai.
Jayla. At home with cousins Jayda and Kayla.
Ivory. Brings to mind a West African country.
Anaya. Virtually unheard of before the 21st century.
Fiona. Of Gaelic origin.
Trinity. Shot up the ranks at the turn of the millennium.
Aubree. Derived from Aubrey.
Michelle. Overshadowed by newer elle-names.
Matilda. Old name with a literary lilt.
Lilliana. Another way to spell Liliana.
Mallory. Has history as both a given name and a surname.
Mariah. Most famously associated with Mariah Carey.
Helena. Classical and Shakespearean.
Wynter. Alternative to Winter, and a surname.
Carmen. Multi-dimensional moniker.
Alayah. Aaliyah cousin.
Liana. Lovely lilting name.
Holly. For a Christmas baby?
Madilyn. One of many variants of Madelyn.
Phoenix. Evocative unisex option.
Raelyn. Variant of Raelynn.
Willa. Comeback beauty.
Helen. Steeped in history.
Emely. Be prepared to correct people on the spelling.
Alessandra. Italian version of Alexandra.
Gracelynn. Grace with lace.
Carolina. Boasts a classically feminine sound.
Arleth. Boosted by Mexican actress Arleth Terán.
Salem. Unisex name with place name panache.
Dorothy. Long-lost name with comeback potential.
Xiomara. Hispanic stunner.
Elisa. International-styled appellation.
Reign. Modern rendition of Regina.
Florence. Retro-cool name with place name appeal.
Alicia. Oozes feminine allure.
Madeleine. Elegant and sophisticated.
Melany. Variant of Melanie.
Katalina. Variant of Catalina.
Zariah. Feels like half Zarah, half Mariah.
Bonnie. Terminally dated, or in line for a revival? You decide.
Joy. Simple and upbeat.
Kaliyah. From the same mold as Jaliyah and Maliyah.
Haisley. Nouveau name reminiscent of Hazel.
Sarai. If Sarah feels overdone.
Blaire. Variant of Blair.
Elowyn. Derived from the Cornish word for "elm tree".
Saige. Variant of Sage.
Adelynn. Adelyn with an extra N.
Opal. Gemstone name making a comeback.
Demi. Made famous by Demis Moore and Lovato.
Nylah. Variant of Nyla.
Emmy. Better known as a nickname.
Camryn. Sounds like a sister for Emersyn.
Kira. Short but strong.
Lorelei. Rich in cultural associations.
Daleyza. Introduced to the lexicon by Daleyza Hernandez.
Raegan. Variant of Reagan.
Maia. Variant of Maya.
Bianca. For a winter baby (means "white" in Italian).
Aniyah. Aaliyah plus Anya.
Annalise. Doesn't lack nickname options.
Alexandria. Delightfully frilly.
Amirah. Variant of Amira.
Alison. Variant of Allison.
Anahi. Hispanic appellation.
Gracelyn. Grace offshoot.
Brooklynn. Elaboration of Brooklyn.
Miracle. That's what she is!
Everlee. Variant of Everly.
Adhara. Intriguing girl name borrowed from a star.
Alma. Means "soul" in Spanish.
Macie. Warm and friendly.
Murphy. Last name, but also a given name.
Romina. Italian import.
Cassidy. Irish surname and given name.
Clementine. Ripe for the picking!
Heaven. Cemented its place in the modern baby name lexicon in the 1990s.
Elle. Short but elegant.
Skye. Surname, place name, baby name...and a puppy name!
Destiny. Not everyone's cup of tea.
Lyra. Name with links to music, astronomy and Greek mythology.
Rylie. One of the many variants of Riley.
Paris. Borrowed from the capital of France.
Cameron. Today also a possibility for girls, thanks to Cameron Diaz.
Felicity. From Latin felicitas, meaning "happiness".
Maddison. Variant of Madison.
Leona. Forgotten gem on the rebound.
Scarlet. Color name and variant of Scarlett.
Kora. Cora with a K.
Mariam. Variant of Miriam.
Meredith. Surnamed turned boy name turned girl name.
Mckenzie. Last name turned first.
Dayana. Variant of Diana popular among Spanish-speaking parents.
Cali. Short and breezy.
Amanda. Eighties' favorite.
Arielle. Feminine take on equal opportunity Ariel.
Angel. Still a Top 1000 choice.
Calliope. Inspired by Greek mythology.
Fernanda. Portuguese, Spanish and Italian girl name.
Estella. Comes from the Latin word for "star".
April. Too obvious for an April baby?
Izabella. One of many variants of Isabella.
Hanna. Pared-down version of Hannah.
Marceline. Comeback candidate.
Alexis. Very Y2K.
Carter. Surname and boy name, but not unheard of on girls.
Daniella. Italian rendition of Danielle.
Marlee. Another way to spell Marley.
Virginia. Ornate appellation with place name and literary cred.
Kataleya. Variant of Cataleya.
Halo. Evocative option for an intrepid baby namer.
Nadia. Of Russian and Arabic origin.
Amiyah. Variant of Amaya.
Madelynn. Another way to spell Madelyn.
Emerie. Variant of Emery.
Renata. At home in numerous European countries.
Oaklee. Variant of Oakley.
Remington. Surname, place name and unisex baby name.
Maxine. Shifting from fusty to fashionable.
Nellie. Harkens to another time.
Briar. One-part nature name, one-part Disney name (via Briar Rose).
Danielle. Shunted aside by newer elle-names.
Charli. Charlie cropped.
Makenna. Evolved from Mckenna.
Imani. Means "faith" in Swahili and Arabic.
Armani. At home with Dior and Chanel.
Edith. Rooted in tradition.
Nalani. Of Hawaiian origin.
Mae. Made for the middle, but works as a first name, too.
Vienna. Capital of Austria makes a great baby name, too!
Hadassah. Hebrew name of Esther in the Old Testament.
Stephanie. Strong and feminine classic.
Ari. Boy name turned unisex name.
Kate. Short, breezy name and nickname.
Jimena. Of Spanish origin.
Briana. Variant of Brianna.
Faye. Lost gem enjoying a resurgence.
Jordan. Gender-neutral place name.
Louise. Goes back eons.
Amber. Eighties' girl.
Makayla. Evolved from Michaela.
Zahra. Of Arabic origin.
Lylah. One of the many variants of Lila.
Margo. Hopelessly dated, or on the brink of cool? The jury is still out.
Amoura. Derived from the Latin word for "love".
Jennifer. 1970s' chart-topper.
Kyla. Kyle in a dress.
Mylah. Elaboration of Mila.
Winnie. Winner of a name!
Alisson. Variant of Allison.
Amalia. Variant of Amelia.
Reina. "Queen" in Spanish.
Avianna. Variant of Aviana.
Allie. Sweet revival.
Ivanna. Feminine form of Ivan.
Ariya. Light, airy name of the Aria/Arya/Ariyah school.
Lilian. Another way to spell Lillian.
Alia. Of Arabic origin.
Aylani. Turkish name Ayla meets Hawaiian Leilani.
Noah. Borrowed from the boys.
Reyna. Variant of Reina, meaning "queen".
Lexi. Perhaps too nicknamey for the average American parent.
Brinley. Another way to spell Brynlee.
Iyla. Shares common ground with both Isla and Ayla.
Mavis. Bird name oozing retro charm.
Lina. Exudes vintage femininity.
Cecelia. Variant of Cecilia.
Eve. Sweet, straightforward, and with deep roots.
Maren. Well-established in Germany and Scandinavia.
Monroe. Last name and first name.
Capri. Borrowed from an Italian island.
Emelia. Destined to be misspelled forever.
Jessica. Shakespearean name.
Halle. As in Halle Berry.
Alejandra. Spanish form of Alexandra.
Gabrielle. Feminine take on unisex Gabriel.
Yara. Short name with multiple etymologies.
Beatrice. Strong, saintly and elegant.
Della. Long-lost gem.
Kamryn. Variant of Camryn.
Katie. Cute classic.
Ariah. Variant of Aria.
Arlette. Rarely-heard French option.
Noemi. Latin version of Naomi.
Alondra. Spanish for "lark".
Maliyah. Elaboration of Malia.
Mara. Means "joy" in Arabic.
Jacqueline. Dignified French charmer.
Jazlyn. Modern concoction.
Frankie. Sweet and sassy.
Angie. Casual and friendly.
Eileen. Irish heritage choice.
Lyric. Won't go unnoticed!
Aliana. Lilting and feminine.
Sierra. Outdoorsy—Sierra means "mountain range" in Spanish.
Rosalia. Saint name with a floral connotation.
Oaklyn. Variant of Oaklynn.
Chaya. Hebrew name.
Amaia. Variant of Spanish Amaya.
Leyla. Part of the Layla/Leila/Leyla contingent.
Holland. Surname, toponym and baby name.
Cleo. If Cleopatra seems too much...
Jream. We prefer Dream.
Leslie. The traditional spelling.
Sevyn. Seven respelled.
Jolene. Brings to mind a song...
Mina. Of multiple origins.
Keira. Undoubtedly influenced by Keira Knightley.
Legacy. Love it or leave it!
Tiana. As in the Disney Princess.
Elliott. Surname turned boy name turned unisex name.
Cassandra. From Greek mythology.
Jaylani. Jayla-Leilani hybrid.
Priscilla. Biblical classic.
Rhea. Name of an ancient Greek goddess.
Kinley. Inspired by the Scottish/Irish surname McKinley.
Clover. Nature name with potential.
Estrella. Means "star" in Spanish.
Zariyah. Exotic and frilly.
Journi. Variant of Journey.
Miranda. Comes with quite a resume of cultural references.
Angelica. Floral twist on Angelina.
Marlowe. Shares the cool -ow sound with Willow and Harlow.
Jovie. Debuted in the U.S. Top 1000 in 2020.
Abby. Short for Abigail, or as a standalone.
Sariyah. Variant of Sariah.
Kenzie. Works without Mac-, too!
Oakleigh. Feminine spin on unisex Oakley.
Aya. Has origins in multiple languages.
Siena. Variant of Sienna.
Emberly. If Ember is not enough.
Melina. Mellifluous M-name.
Amani. Means "peace" in Swahili, but has Arabic origins, too.
Bristol. Joins cousins Brooklyn and London.
Estelle. Member of the first generation of elle-names.
Galilea. Biblical Galilee in a number of languages.
Irene. Dowdy and time-stamped, or ripe for a resurgence? We're not sure.
Marie. Today more popular as a middle name.
Marina. Marine-inspired moniker with Shakespearean cred.
Makenzie. Variant of Mackenzie.
Sasha. Short, sassy name.
Paislee. Variant of Paisley.
Isabela. Variant of Isabella.
Goldie. Dowdy old lady name, or a revival-worthy gem? We're not sure.
Myra. Variant of Mira.
Davina. Feminine counterpart of David.
Flora. Retro nature name.
Anne. Better for the middle spot?
Azariah. Biblical male name that works for girls, too.
Indie. Quirky, upbeat appellation.
Kaitlyn. Turn-of-the-century favorite.
Jazmin. Variation of Jasmine.
Gloria. Past its glory days.
Georgina. One of the many feminine forms of George.
Shelby. Reached its zenith in the 90s.
Dallas. Unisex name with place name cred.
Thalia. Originates from Greek mythology.
Aliza. Just as pretty and upbeat as Eliza.
Averie. Variant of Avery.
Skyler. Modern name with unisex appeal.
Macy. Short but complete.
Rosa. Means "rose" in a number of languages.
Dulce. Spanish for "sweet".
Khaleesi. Any Game of Thrones fans out there?
Marilyn. Evokes vintage femininity.
Martha. Traditional biblical name.
Adley. Last name turned baby name.
Belen. Spanish name for Bethlehem.
Ellianna. Variant of Eliana.
Kelsey. Buried in a nineties time capsule.
Nia. If Mia feels overused...
Chana. Hebrew name.
Lakelynn. Newly coined compound name.
Selene. Greek mythology name.
Lottie. Warm vintage name.
Loretta. If you love all things vintage!
Aleena. Begging to be misspelled.
Ila. Spelling spin on Isla.
Dani. Truncated form of Daniela or Danielle.
Remy. Unisex name with French origins.
Whitley. Move over, Whitney!
Jenna. Past peak.
Lillie. Lily with more vintage charm.
Kennedi. Variant of Kennedy.
Violeta. International variant of Violet.
Kendra. At the top of its game in the late 80s.
Lennox. It's got the X-factor!
Laney. Nickname turned given name.
Aviana. Modern coinage with an avian twist.
Solana. Means "bright sun" in Spanish.
Veda. Short, beautiful and exotic.
Marigold. Intriguing floral possibility.
Billie. Rejuvenated by singer Billie Eilish.
Drew. No longer just for boys.
Dylan. No longer just for boys.
Ellis. Old surname now asserting itself as a girl name.
Gwen. Short form of Gwendolyn.
Amayah. More popular in Spanish-speaking countries.
Milan. Italian city—and a baby name, too.
Leilany. Variant of Leilani.
Ryan. More of a boy name.
Bridget. Anglicized form of the Gaelic/Irish name Brigid.
Christina. For the tradition-minded.
Ezra. Unisex name with biblical gravitas.
Ainsley. Surname and given name.
Emerald. Standout gemstone name.
Hana. Derives multiple origins.
Noor. Arabic name with a bright meaning ("light").
Rivka. Hebrew form of Rebecca.
Amelie. Amelia à la française.
Jenesis. We prefer Genesis.
Royalty. Big, bold choice.
Lenora. Nice path to the nickname Nora.
Taytum. Variant of Tatum.
Jamie. Sweet name with spunk.
Kathryn. The mother of -ryn names.
Aileen. Of Irish origin.
Arlet. Reminiscent of Scarlett.
Coraline. If Caroline feels too boring...
Kiana. Nineties name.
Kyra. Variation of Kira.
Araceli. Catholic girl name of Spanish origin.
Azaria. Israeli surname and, why not, a baby name.
Kenna. Inspired by McKenna.
Monica. Once a mainstay in the Top 100.
Bethany. Biblical place name.
Laurel. Nature-inspired choice.
Charley. Another way to spell Charlie.
Karla. More modern than Carla.
Kayleigh. Variant of Kaylee.
Rayna. Variant of Reina.
Louisa. Sophisticated retro choice.
Celia. Alternative to Ophelia, another old-fashioned Shakespearean name.
Emmie. Variant of Emmy.
Fallon. Distinctive Gaelic choice.
Persephone. Evokes Greek mythology.
Winona. Of Sioux origin.
Marisol. Faith-filled Spanish name.
Lara. First and last name with multiple origins.
Kensley. Variant of Kinsley.
Mckinley. Joins cousins Mckenzie and Mckenna.
Michaela. Feminine version of Michael.
Novalee. Modern coinage.
Elyse. Variant of Elise.
Lacey. Has seen better days.
Penny. Comeback kid.
Zelda. Name with intriguing pop culture and literary references.
Alena. Of Slavic origin.
Luz. Means "light" in Spanish and Portuguese.
Keilani. Yet another variant of Kailani.
Nala. Introduced to the American public by Disney.
Paula. Saint name.
Birdie. Flashback name.
Karsyn. Begging to be misspelled.
Lakelyn. Modern invention.
Miller. Borrowed from the boys.
Jemma. Respelling of Gemma.
Aleah. Simple but not boring.
Inaya. Middle-Eastern import.
Megan. Huge in the eighties and nineties.
Sloan. Surname that also serves as a baby name.
Charleigh. Retooling of Charlie.
Rosalina. Rosalie with more rhythm.
Andi. More often used as a nickname.
Nola. Old name revived by 21st century parents.
Julie. One of the most popular -ie names of all time.
Adrianna. Variant of Adriana.
Kaeli. Riff on Kaylee.
Addilyn. Combines two popular elements: Ad- and -lynn.
Freyja. Variant of Freya.
Ramona. Old-fashioned, grown-up name.
Samira. Of Arabic origin.
Karina. Crosses cultures effortlessly.
Denver. Nod to the capital of Colorado.
Janelle. Never truly in, never truly out.
Mikayla. Newer version of Michaela.
Seraphina. Surprisingly, never in the Top 1000 before 2023.
Haley. The original spelling; millennials prefer Hailey, though.
Indy. Variant of Indie.
Paulina. Ancient name with Shakespearean cred.
Rowyn. Offshoot of Rowan.
Milana. Variant of Milena.
Chelsea. Place name.
Elina. Common Finnish girl's name.
Milena. Slavic/Italian name.
Valery. Variant of Valery.
Ivey. Surname, old given name and homonym for the super popular Ivy.
Maci. Variant of Macy.
Stormi. What's left of Stormy.
Brittany. Locked into the 80s.
Madilynn. Respelling of the classic Madelyn.
Aila. If Isla feels overplayed, this Finnish name might appeal.
Yareli. Mexican import.
Yaretzi. Mexican import.
Zaylee. Works with the zeitgeist.
Erin. Short but substantial.
Adele. Old name rejuvenated by singer Adele.
Robin. Unisex bird-inspired pick.
Jaliyah. Modern American concoction.
Maisy. One of many variants of Maisie.
Pearl. Old-school charm, frills-free femininity, and literary credentials.
Adalee. Ada with frills.
Brynleigh. Variant of the Brynlee.
Keyla. Variant of Kayla.
Alexa. Alexandra spinoff.
Baylor. Entered the Girls' Top 1000 in 2021.
Jessie. Outdated by today's standards.
Cielo. Means "sky" or "heaven" in Spanish.
Braelynn. Feels very twenty-first century.
Alianna. Variant of Aliana.
Theodora. From the ancient Greek words theos ("God") and doron ("gift").
Malaya. Subdued version of Malaysia.
Meilani. If you can't decide between Melanie and Leilani.
Tallulah. Place name and saint name, with Old Hollywood cred to boot.
Analia. We prefer Amalia.
Nyomi. Guaranteed to create some confusion.
Promise. Polarizing possibility.
Sol. Has a dazzling meaning ("sun").
Xyla. Hit the U.S. Top 1,000 for the first time in 2022.
Kylee. Variant of Kylie.
Marjorie. Hugely popular a century ago.
Treasure. Love it or loathe it!
Soleil. "Sun" in French.
Zaria. A little bit Zara, a little bit Maria.
Cynthia. Mid-century sweetheart.
Luella. Begging for revival.
Sky. Less ambiguous than Skye.
Ayleen. Variant of Aileen.
Neriah. Appears as a male name in the Bible.
Iliana. Intriguing import.
Judith. Currently underused biblical classic.
Ocean. Sister for River!
Lea. Streamlined version of Leah.
Linda. A bit time-stamped but still a classic!
Livia. Ancient name with great potential.
Maddie. Mostly heard as a nickname.
Magdalena. Variant of the biblical Magdalene.
Elia. Cracked the Top 1000 in 2021.
Kahlani. Variant of Kehlani.
Micah. Old Testament prophet name with unisex appeal.
Tiffany. Eighties' sensation.
Wrenleigh. Variant of Wrenley.
Zaniyah. In the same category as Jaliyah and Kaliyah.
Kallie. Variation of Callie.
Love. Shot up the charts in 2022.
Andie. Another way to spell Andi.
Johanna. Variant of Joanna.
Mercy. Word name with a long history of use as a given name.
Skyla. Skylar may read unisex, but Skyla is all-girl.
Aliya. Toned-down version of Aaliyah.
Deborah. Currently overlooked biblical classic.
Zainab. Of Arabic origin.
Anais. Of French origin.
Greta. Retro name with Swedish flair.
Kaiya. Variant of Kaia.
Malaysia. Takes its inspiration from the Asian country.
Marianna. Marianne with more flair.
Amaris. Reminiscent of the biblical Damaris.
Barbara. Traditional but currently neglected.
Bellamy. More familiar as a surname.
Dalia. Stems from several origins.
Anika. Name with multiple possible origins.
Giana. Variant of Gianna.
Keziah. Biblical beauty.
Nataly. Spelling variation of Natalie.
Cheyenne. Of Lakota (Siouan) origin.
Kelly. Past its prime.
Luisa. Variant of Louisa.
Salma. Finding fame thanks to actress Hayek.
Teresa. Currently neglected classic with saintly credentials.
Aura. Name with multiple meaning.
Carly. Nineties' sweetheart.
Liv. Short form of Olivia—but also a Scandinavian given name meaning "life".
Azari. Derived from the biblical name Azariah.
Dafne. Daphne with a Spanish twist.
Rebekah. The original, biblical spelling of Rebecca.
Amiri. Better known as a surname.
Berkley. Surname, place name and given name.
Emberlynn. Newly-minted compound name.
Hunter. More popular for boys.
Jaycee. Relatively new name creation.
Alexia. Alternative to Alexandra and Alexis.
Reya. Feels like a cross between Freya and Reyna.
Ruthie. Cutie pie.
Eleanora. Variant of Eleanor.
Janiyah. Virtually unheard of before this century.
Rosalyn. One of the older -lyn names.
Giuliana. Italian equivalent of Juliana.
Emiliana. Multisyllabic possibility for fans of Em- names.
Novah. Variant of Nova.
Tru. Also used for boys.
Kori. Corey with ethnic flavor.
Aspyn. On the same wavelength as Austyn and Jordyn.
Chandler. Familiar but rarely used unisex name.
Kailany. Variant of the Hawaiian Kailani.
Lilyana. Spelling spin on Liliana.
Elowen. Cornish name meaning "elm".
Khalani. Mash-up of Khaleesi and Kailani.
Naya. Claims multiple possible origins.
Zyla. Modern invention.
Jolie. French word for "pretty".
Leanna. Brianna cousin.
Yamileth. Hispanic import.
Cattleya. Inspired by a genus of orchids.
Elisabeth. Variant of Elizabeth.
Ensley. Modern alternative to Ainsley.
Ashlyn. Retooling of Ashley.
Allyson. Variant of Allison.
August. Bored of June and April? Try August.
Kimber. Kimberly cropped.
Marleigh. Variant of Marley/Marlee.
Soraya. Exotic and feminine.
Anaiah. Biblical male name turned modern baby girl name.
Analeia. International Ana with a Star Wars twist.
Waverly. Beverly with waves.
Yasmin. Floral and exotic.
Zora. Back in the U.S. Top 1000 after decades of silence.
Joelle. Part of the crop of elle-names.
Lilia. Slavic variant of Lily.
Nancy. Relic of the past.
Icelynn. Newcomer to the baby name scene.
Indigo. This color name first squeaked into the Top 1000 in 2021.
Arely. Mexican beauty.
Laylani. Leilani is the original spelling.
Romy. Cute yet strong.
Scout. Spunky name or nickname.
Ayra. Arya remodelled.
Giovanna. Italian classic.
Siya. Short and sweet.
Katelyn. Variant of Kaitlyn.
Madalyn. Variant of Madelyn.
Natasha. Eighties' style star.
Alaiya. Member of the Alay/Alai-name contingent.
Honey. Sweet...too sweet?
Lettie. Vintage vibes!
Sarahi. Shares roots with Sarah.
Elsa. Only if you're a huge Frozen fan.
Emmeline. Old name with a modern sensibility.
Hadlee. Variant of Hadley.
Lilianna. Variant of Liliana.
Zendaya. Brought into the limelight by actress/singer Zendaya.
Ainhoa. Basque name.
Elliot. Variant of Elliott.
Jazmine. Jasmine with attitude.
Aadhya. Hindi name.
Guinevere. From Arthurian legend.
Rayne. Of multiple possible origins.
Clare. Variant of Claire.
Saanvi. Popular in India.
Campbell. Now also a first name.
Salome. Biblical nam meaning "peace".
Tilly. No longer just a nickname.
Yusra. Common in North Africa.
Akira. Unisex Japanese name.
Henley. Old surname and place name, and now also a baby name.
Lyanna. Undoubtedly influenced by Game of Thrones.
Quincy. Now also cropping as girl's name.
Rosalee. Variant of Rosalie.
Vada. V-powered vintage choice.
Ainara. Means "swallow" (as in the bird) in the Basque language.
Annika. Common in Germany and the Nordic countries.
Ayah. Of Arabic origin.
Violette. Dressed-up version of Violet.
Aleia. Soft, dreamy and exotic.
Kaya. Kayla meets Maya!
Mazie. One of the many variants of Maisie.
Amyra. Variant of Amira.
Celina. Pretty name with cross-cultural potential.
Mikaela. Variant of Michaela.
Paloma. Spanish word for "dove".
Elouise. Variant of Eloise.
Etta. Hard not to think of Etta James.
Julietta. Julie with frills and lace.
Kamiyah. Made its debut in the Top 1000 in 2018.
Zoya. Name with several possible origins.
Jayleen. Member of the Jay-name contingent.
Kassidy. Spelling spin on Cassidy.
Keily. Be prepared to correct people on the spelling.
Harlee. Spelling spin on Harley.
Kiera. Variant of Kiara.
Liberty. Big name to wear.
Darcy. Poised for an early comeback?
Dior. Short but extravagant.
Lisa. Chart-toppingly popular—in the 1960s.
Malka. Hebrew name meaning "queen".
Arisbeth. Mexican import.
Kara. Short and solid.
Bailee. Variant of Bailey.
Elani. New addition to the -lani clan.
Harmoni. Variant of Harmony.
Mariella. Pretty, feminine choice.
Zayla. In the key of Kayla and Layla.
Emi. For the minimalist parenting pair.
Jianna. Derived from the Italian Gianna.
Maelynn. Two cuties fused into a big beautiful name.
Avani. Popularized by social media star Avani Gregg.
Lavender. Made its debut in the U.S. Top 1000 in 2024.
Karter. Carter with a Kardashian vibe.
Raina. Variant of Reina.

Understanding Current Popularity

When you explore a baby name popularity list, such as this one, it's important to keep in mind that you're only looking at the popularity of names in a given year. In this case, you're looking at American parents' baby name choices in 2024. As baby name trends change slowly, you can expect the list of the most popular girl names of 2025 to look quite similar, especially at the top of the list.

Since we are only looking at the most recent data, we cannot draw conclusions about how common a name is in the overall society. There are many monikers that are currently nowhere near the top of the list but that were once hugely popular. For example, there are plenty of Lisas in America, but only a few baby Lisas. This means your little girl could well be the only Lisa in her classroom, but she would probably find a namesake or two in a family reunion.

Another important consideration is the huge increase in the number of different baby names. Today, there are a lot more baby girl names in circulation than in the past, which means that no single name is nowhere near as common as Jessica in the 1990s or Mary a hundred years ago. So, while today's Top 10 girl names are definitely popular, you don't have to worry too much about your daughter sharing her name with a handful of classmates even if you pick one of the top names.

Lastly, if you're trying to avoid wildly popular names, make sure the name you're considering doesn't come with several popular spelling variations. Sophia, for example, may not stick out at first, but when you add all the little Sofias with "f", you're all of a sudden looking at a very common choice. Other examples of names with multiple popular spelling variations include Zoe, Allison, Eliana and Madelyn.